SHIPWRECK REPORT: RECORD 10689

IDENTIFICATION & SITE INFORMATION

• Vessel Name: Unknown

• Vessel Terms: Not identified (listed as “UNKNOWN”)

• Feature Type: Submerged wreck, dangerous to surface navigation

• Location:

• Latitude: 42.19175° N

• Longitude: -83.141611° W

• Approximate Charted Position (NAD 27):

• Latitude: 42° 11′ 30.3″ N

• Longitude: 83° 08′ 29.8″ W

• GP Quality: Low (position accuracy is uncertain)

• Depth: Not provided

• Sounding Type: Not specified

DESCRIPTION OF WRECK

• Type: Submerged and uncharted vessel.

• Condition: Classified as dangerous to navigation due to its submerged nature.

• Dimensions: Unknown.

• Depth: Not recorded, but its classification suggests it poses a surface hazard.

HISTORY

• Discovery and Charting:

• Recorded by Canada Coast Guard (CG) and applied to charts on July 13, 1978.

• Initial charting marked the wreck in an approximate position (LAT 42° 11′ 30.3″ N, LONG 83° 08′ 29.8″ W).

• Historical Notes:

• The history mentions “HISTORY N-S TO 1615”, which could reference an archival or administrative notation.

• Supporting documentation for the wreck is unavailable, and further historical context is lacking.

• Charting Status:

• Identified as a submerged, dangerous wreck in 1978.

CURRENT CONDITION

• Hazards to Navigation:

• Classified as a significant hazard to surface navigation due to its submerged position.

• Mariners should exercise caution in the vicinity, especially given the low GP quality of the coordinates.

• Visibility:

• The wreck’s exact location and condition remain uncertain due to incomplete documentation.

NAVIGATION CONSIDERATIONS

• Recommendations:

• Mariners should consult updated navigation charts and Notices to Mariners for the most current information on this wreck.

• Avoid the area if possible due to the uncertainty surrounding the wreck’s exact location and depth.

NEAREST CITY

• Detroit, Michigan, USA:

• The wreck lies in the western portion of Lake Erie, near the Detroit River’s mouth, close to the Canada-United States border.

SIGNIFICANCE

This wreck represents a potential navigation hazard in a high-traffic area near the Detroit River. Its history remains largely undocumented, but the record highlights the importance of maintaining vigilance in areas with known or suspected underwater obstructions.

REFERENCES

• Hydrographic Surveys and Historical Notations

• Canadian Coast Guard (CG)

• Marine Safety Manual (MSM)

CONCLUSION

The submerged wreck designated as Record 10689 poses a hazard to navigation due to its proximity to the water’s surface. Located in Lake Erie, near the Detroit River, its precise location and depth remain uncertain, emphasizing the need for caution in the area.

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